10.30.2013

Fall Vittles: Turkey Meat Loaf With An Italian Flair

I feel like you are either a meat loaf person or you're not...today I am. I found this Italian style loaf on Spoonful, and fell in love with the fact it used turkey meat. It took about 2 minutes to put together, and looked as pretty as a loaf of meat can look. Enjoy...

What You'll Need:

2 pounds lean ground turkey

1 cup fine Italian-style bread crumbs

1/2 cup ketchup

1 cup grated mozzarella

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups pasta sauce

How to Make It:

1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Oil a large jelly roll pan or a roasting pan and set it aside.

2. Combine all the ingredients except the pasta sauce in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, toss the ingredients lightly to evenly distribute them, then knead the mixture well.

3. Transfer the mixture to your baking pan, shaping it into a loaf about 12 inches long and 5 inches wide. Bake it for 40 minutes, then remove it from the oven and spread a cup of pasta sauce over the top. Keep baking the meat loaf until it is cooked through, about 35 minutes more.